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Huntsville Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Huntsville

There are at least 6 colleges in Huntsville, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 16,349 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,794 full-time students, and a reported 5,399 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Alabama in Huntsville and Alabama A & M University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Alabama Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Huntsville is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Huntsville.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Huntsville.

Huntsville QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Strayer University
Hunstville, Alabama

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master
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Huntsville Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

J F Drake State Technical College
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, Alabama 35811

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: administrative assistant, cosmetology, licensed practical nurse, accounting technology, industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, drafting, tool and die tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 694 students, 505 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Alabama A & M University
4900 Meridian St
Normal, Alabama 35762

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, social work, secondary teaching, biology, computer and info science, elementary school teaching, family and consumer science, radio and TV tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 5,706 students, 5,124 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,843 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Oakwood College
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35896

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, non-profit management, theology, marketing, counseling psychology, accounting, psychology, physical therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,824 students, 1,756 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,226 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-530. Math: 370-500.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, Alabama 35899

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, engineering, business management, mechanical engineering, biology, computer and info science, accounting, MIS.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 7,264 students, 5,740 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,330 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-610. Math: 490-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia College-Huntsville
2800 Bob Wallace Ave
Huntsville, Alabama 35805-9945

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: cosmetology, computer networking, medical assistant, medical coding, massage therapy, pharmacy tech, office management, corrections and criminal justice.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 861 students, 669 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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